what is the antidote for alcoholism?

Answer 1

put aspirin in their beer .That will make them sick to their stomachs every time they try to drink it will make them sick

Answer 2

I think the evidence pretty much shows that AA (alcoholics anonymous) is the most successful treatment. Most places, even little towns have meetings frequently. The alcoholic must go to the meetings and work the 12 steps. It works better than anything else.

Answer 3

A family that you love more than the alcohol and a meaningful career doesn't hurt either. Also, support from TRUE friends and CLOSE relatives, not gossiping busy bodies who want the juicy details to make things worse than they already are.

Answer 4

Rehabilitation - taking the focus off of alchohol and putting it somewhere else, like diving into an interesting project just for fun or taking a photography class.....

However, first you have to realize that you are an alchoholic and take ownership of that - don't keep denying that you have a problem

and for those who swear by AA - you have to make your own desicion as to determining AFTER rehab if AA if right for you

Answer 5

they must first want to quit. this is not something a person can be talked into. then, as previously mentioned by others, AA is the most successful program out there. if you need more support there are a couple of medications approved by the FDA that will make you sick, sick, sick as a dog if you drink while taking them. you will need a prescription. one is called Antabuse.

Answer 6

Quit drinking

Answer 7

God, Alcoholics Anonymous, prayer and perseverance

Answer 8

Hitting rock bottom

Answer 9

the antidote for alcoholism is support from you friends and family as well as determination on behalf of the person who is the alcoholic. Alcoholics Anonymous is a great program that offers help to people in that kind of a situation. Here are some FAQ's:

Am I an alcoholic?
If you repeatedly drink more than you intend or want to, if you get into trouble, or if you have memory lapses when you drink, you may be an alcoholic. Only you can decide. No one in A.A. will tell you whether you are or not.


What can I do if I am worried about my drinking?
Seek help. Alcoholics Anonymous can help.


What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
We are a Fellowship of men and women who have lost the ability to control our drinking and have found ourselves in various kinds of trouble as a result of drinking. We attempt—most of us successfully—to create a satisfying way of life without alcohol. For this we find we need the help and support of other alcoholics in A.A.


If I go to an A.A. meeting, does that commit me to anything?
No. A.A. does not keep membership files, or attendance records. You do not have to reveal anything about yourself. No one will bother you if you don’t want to come back.


What happens if I meet people I know?
They will be there for the same reason you are there. They will not disclose your identity to outsiders. At A.A. you retain as much anonymity as you wish. That is one of the reasons we call ourselves Alcoholics Anonymous.


What happens at an A.A. meeting?
An A.A. meeting may take one of several forms, but at any meeting you will find alcoholics talking about what drinking did to their lives and personalities, what actions they took to help themselves, and how they are living their lives today.


How can this help me with my drinking problem?
We in A.A. know what it is like to be addicted to alcohol, and to be unable to keep promises made to others and ourselves that we will stop drinking. We are not professional therapists. Our only qualification for helping others to recover from alcoholism is that we have stopped drinking ourselves, but problem drinkers coming to us know that recovery is possible because they see people who have done it.


Why do A.A.s keep on going to meetings after they are cured?
We in A.A. believe there is no such thing as a cure for alcoholism. We can never return to normal drinking, and our ability to stay away from alcohol depends on maintaining our physical, mental, and spiritual health. This we can achieve by going to meetings regularly and putting into practice what we learn there. In addition, we find it helps us to stay sober if we help other alcoholics.


How do I join A.A.?
You are an A.A. member if and when you say so. The only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking, and many of us were not very wholehearted about that when we first approached A.A.


How much does A.A. membership cost?
There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. An A.A. group will usually have a collection during the meeting to cover expenses, such as rent, coffee, etc., and to this all members are free to contribute as much or as little as they wish.


Is A.A. a religious organization?
No. Nor is it allied with any religious organization.


There’s a lot of talk about God, though, isn’t there?
The majority of A.A. members believe that we have found the solution to our drinking problem not through individual willpower, but through a power greater than ourselves. However, everyone defines this power as he or she wishes. Many people call it God, others think it is the A.A. group, still others don’t believe in it at all. There is room in A.A. for people of all shades of belief and nonbelief.


Can I bring my family to an A.A. meeting?
Family members or close friends are welcome at “Open” A.A. meetings. Discuss this with your local contact.


What advice do you give new members?
In our experience, the people who recover in A.A. are those who: (a) stay away from the first drink; (b) attend A.A. meetings regularly; (c) seek out the people in A.A. who have successfully stayed sober for some time; (d) try to put into practice the A.A. program of recovery.


How can I contact A.A.?
Look for Alcoholics Anonymous in your local telephone directory. These telephones are answered by A.A. volunteers who will be happy to answer your questions, or put you in touch with those who can. If there is no A.A. telephone service close to you, write or phone the A.A. General Service Office.


Here is a list of A.A. pamphlets which may be particularly helpful to you:
Is There an Alcoholic in Your Life? A.A. — 44 Questions Is A.A. for You? Do You Think You’re Different? A.A. for the Woman Young People and A.A. Too Young?

Remember that alcoholism is a progressive disease. Take it seriously, even if you feel you are only in the early stages of the illness. Alcoholism kills people. If you are an alcoholic, and if you continue to drink, in time you will get worse.

I hope this helps you to make the right decision....Good Luck!!

Answer 10

yes, stay out of the bar!